Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1887-05-06

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in that regard were out of place and in bad
taste besides. The temporary organization
wa completed by the election Of Messrs
Ringo, Grady, Herndon and Crutchheld
az secretaries. The committees were then
appointed, the Chair in addition to one
member for each congressional district adj
ded B. w. Duke and w. J. Stone to that
on credentials, Henry Watterson and james
A. Mckenzie to resolutions. and G. NJ.
Adams and w. T. Ellis to organization.
AT this point Secretary Of State McKen-
1ie offered a resolution spplsudiug the
fidelity, wisdom and courage Of President
Cleveland, endorsing his administration
and'pledging support. Pres Tsulbee, who
had the hsrdihood to vote to pass the pau
per pension bill over the Presidents veto,
opposed the resolution and it was finally
decided TO refer the matter to the commit.
tee on resolutions, The tilt between Nc.
Kenzie and Taulbee walked the boys up
and they plainly showed that Cleveland
IVES solid with the masses. The convention
then at 1:l5 adjourned till 8 o'clock.
On Resembling the convention went
wild over the appearance Of Betty and the
Baby, az they were taken down the aisle TO
the box where theyiwere the observed OF
the observers, till Simon, ir., got tired and
had to be taken out. While waiting for
the committees Green Smith Speaker Of
the Indiana Senate, was introduced and
made a rousng speech followed by Sena-
tor Blackburn, Henry Watterson, the Mas
sachuselts member of the Nation al Com
mittee, Congressmen Breckinridge and
7 sulbee. The speeches we're timely and
eloquent and each speaker took occasion TO
compliment the brave, honest and true
man Of the White House. Mr.. Waiter
cons speech was in rather humorous
vein and he brought down the house as he
referred in his inimitsble manner TO the
many patent nostrums now prescribed to
cure the body polite. The band discours.
ed some enlivening music and the Commit
tee on Credentials still putting in no ap.
pearance the convention at took a recess
till o'clock to night. 1t lie understood
that there is considerable trouble over con.
tested delegations, the one from Msso n
causing the most trouble.
sP. N.-The Committee on Credentials
10 still not ready to report and cries for
Beck finally bring that gentleman TO the
stage and be deliversa Characteristic speech.
Dr.. Standiford, candidate to succeed Mr..
Beck in the Senate. also speaks in response
10 repeated calls and makes most excel
ent impression in i've minutes address.
Il is now proposed that 10 facilitate matters
he Committee on Orgsniz ,tion be allowed
% report. 1t is so ordered and the reading
,esins. One, two clerks break down in the
attempt to make their voices fill the hall,
md they retire amid ridiculous remarks,
,ot calculated to increase their equsnim.
ty.
The repor; lie very long and relates prin-
,ipslly TO party organization and man
cement. When the name OF John G. Car
isle is mentioned az permanent chairman,
he convention cheers itself hosrse. Messrs.
". l. Ringo, Thomas s. Petit and w. p.
Walton are named az the permanent secre'
aries, With the members Of the democratic
,ress present as assistants. Judge 8. G..
harp, Of Lexington, lie named for Chairman
he
cad quarters OF the party is moved from
frankfort TO Lexington, A new Executive
is also named and L. W. Mckee,
Anderson, suggested "a the member from
ar district.
The appearance OF Mr.. Carlisle is the sig
al for another outburst of applause. His
peech is the very essence OF democratic
octrine and his remarks about the reduc-
On OF taxation to the amount actually
eeded for an economically administered
overnment bat added fuel TO the fame OF
pplause that his whole speech produced.
The report is adopted and the Committee
q Credentials appsars. Half each OF the
Jason county contestants are given seats
nd the delegation headed by Ell Madden
ON the 81 Louisville is seated A minor
, report on the last proposition ia voted
OWN. After much speechifying the entire
port is adopted.
During the debate Sci Miller, who got a
eating at Lebanon, gets another from a ,
,other Of the man who did him up there
be battle creates g-ea. excitement, which ,
10 arrival Of the police and the music of
e band finally sllsys,
Senator Harris now appears on the stand,
mid terrific applause and in speech that
d him great credit moved that the nomi-
Ition OF General Buckner he made by &C c
smation, promising for himself that from
w on be will fight for him az strongly az
r the las. three months he had opposed
m. Judge Holt follows suit and Berry,
ter bitter speech, withdraws his own
.me, but does no, second the other gentle.
ems motion for a unanimous nomination. =
he nominating speech for Gen. Buckner is v
ade by Captain Ellis, OF Greensboro, sec =,
ded in an admirable and tasteful manner
Matt Adams. The unanimous motion
evails and the old General is chosen the -